Very old newspaper extracts

[Pam Downes]

A lady called Janelle Perry very kindly transcribed extracts from the Beccles and Bungay News which she sent to the Suffolk Rootsweb mailing list, and then set to work on the Norfolk Chronicle and sent extracts to the Norfolk Rootsweb mailing list.
The extracts, as well as listing lots of local people, often report happenings out of the county. They make fascinating reading, and can now be found at
http://www.origins.org.uk/genuki/NFK/norfolk/newspapers/
click 'transcribed extracts'.
I will post one or two of my favourites in further posts to this thread.
Pam Downes

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 28th September 1782 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at http://tinyurl.com/qzgue

Norfolk Chronicle
28 Sep 1782
P.1, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Aylsham, Sept. 18, 1782.
Whereas on Sunday Evening, the 15th instant, two notorious Poachers,
viz. DIE and NUTTY, alias COCKS, were at it in Pond-close; they were
seen laying on the Ground. -- Finding themselves detected, they
separated, and escaped by taking to their Heels. As they are well known,
no doubt but a Discovery will soon be made, and NUTTY, alias COCKS,
dresses in Woman's Cloaths [sic].
N.B. They were seen together going into Marsham on Monday
Evening, supposed on the same Business.
A Handsome Reward will be given on Conviction by applying to the
Clerk of the Parish.

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 16th August 1783 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/qtq9e
I love the different admission prices.

Norfolk Chronicle
16 August 1783
P.2, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
To the curious in general.--To be seen at Mr CURTIS's the Half
Moon, on the Castle Ditches, Norwich, the White Negro Woman, from
the West Indies. A phenomenon of nature, and so extraordinary, that
it is believed her equal cannot be produced in the whole world; nor
have any of our travellers ever seen any thing of the kind. She was
produced from parents remarkable for their blackness, though she
is as fair as any European. What is extraordinary in this surprising
woman, her head is covered with white wool, and her lips, nose,
and [unreadable word], bear the strongest resemblance of the
negro race. By her husband, who is a Nottinghamshire Man, she
has had five children, all of the mulatto complexion; four of whom
are with her, and the other is with the Duchess of Athol. She was
brought over by Capt. HOLLAND, in the Aracubess, as a present
to his Majesty King George II, and was shewn [sic] before the
Royal Society of Arts in London.
Many other capital Curiosities will be shewn [sic] at the same
time, all of which are well worthy the attention of the curious.
Admittance (from ten in the morning till eight at night) to ladies
and gentlemen what they please, tradesmen 6 pence, servants and
children 3 pence each.

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 30th November 1782 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at http://tinyurl.com/fmjoo

Norfolk Chronicle
30 Nov 1782
P.2, column 4
From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

In the year 1682, which is exactly a century back, there was a very
hard winter in England, corn was imported from the Continent; and
fuel was so scarce, that peat dug from the bogs, sold for two shillings
the hundredweight.

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 5th April 1783 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/zffae

Norfolk Chronicle
5 April 1783
P.3, column 4
From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Just published, Price One Shilling and Six-Pence,
Neatly printed on fine Paper, Octavo, and stitched,
The Norwich Directory; Or, Gentleman and Tradesman's Assistant.
Containing an alphabetical List of upwards of sixteen hundred principal Inhabitants, their Names, Occupation, Residence, and Address; with a new and correct Plan of the City, and several useful Tables.
Printed and sold by CHASE and Co. No.12, Cockey-lane.
Although this Compilation was made with the strictest Attention to Accuracy and Impartiality; it is obvious to every one, that Errors will unavoidably occur in a Work so difficult and multifarious as the present, and the more especially in a First Attempt. These, however, are so few,
and so easily corrected, on candid Perusal, that even this Apology seems unnecessary; but, as it is the earnest Will of the Publishers to render the Directory as correct and worthy of Encouragement as possible, they will print, and deliver gratis to each Purchaser, such Corrections and
Omissions as may be communicated to them, on or before the first of May next.

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 26th April 1783 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/lh78j

Norfolk Chronicle
26 April 1783
P.2, column 4
From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

John CURTIES, Late of Aylsham, in the County of Norfolk,
Begs Leave to acquaint his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has taken that well known established Coffee-House, called Seagoe's, in Holborn, London, where he hopes to received the Continuance of those
Gentlemen's Favours who honoured Mr KING (late Master of the said House) with their Company, and further informs his Friends, who will favour him with the Honour of their Custom, that nothing shall be wanting on his Part to render them every comfortable Accommodation, both in Board and Lodging, or which ever may be required, and he hopes entirely to their Satisfaction.
N.B. Great Care is taken in having the Beds well aired.

[Pam Downes]

The full extract of Janelle's original posting for 6th December 1783 edition of the Norfolk Chronicle can be found at http://tinyurl.com/f6j9n

Norfolk Chronicle
6 December 1783
P.3, column 2
From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Norwich Second Subscription Ball, will be at the Chapel-Field-House, on Tuesday, December 9, 1783.
John DAY, Esq., Steward.
The Ladies who intend Dancing Minuets are requested to place themselves on the Front Seats.
*** Many Inconveniences having arisen from the Obstruction of Carriages at the Door, Gentlemen are requested to order their Servants to drive off, when informed by the Porter the Company is not ready.